在教学中如何减少中西方文化差异对英语阅读理解的影响 毕业论文.doc

difference between China and the West”. The conceptions of Chinese and Western culture Chinese culture mainly takes nature as an object of worship rather than study and conquest, as the object of image rather than inquiry. On the problem of dealing with interpersonal relations, the Chinese culture pays attention to the groups and harmony but takes light of individual and resistance. Chinese culture always seeks the unification of man and nature, social harmony as the main theme of life ideals, develops the concept of groups but opposes the independent will of human. The concept of harmony in Chinese culture, in the same way, also embodies and develops the spirit of obedience, submission, conservation and complacent, with little sense of protest and rebel courage. Therefore, it forms Chinese cultural character as modest and prudent, reserved and introverted. In the west, the philosophers from ancient Greece and Rome put their sights on nature at the beginning. They explored the mysteries of nature and dominated the nature, being the host of nature. Nature is just the object for people to recognize and conquer. They emphasized people’s independence, strong will of pursuit freedom and independent spirit. In dealing with the interpersonal relations, the west prefer to individual freedom and personal independence, emphasis on the life’s value and dignity, the acquisition and protection of private property. The westerners use every means to achieve their aims. They will face all the challenges directly and never give up or abandon, so they have formed a straightforward, open-minded and strong character. (谷彦君, 2002) 3. The Impact of Cultural Difference on Reading 3.1 Impact on vocabulary Vocabulary is the basic element of language. It is the crutch of the whole language system, so it can reflect the differences in culture more widely. Wang zuoliang(1979) once said, “A word not only has the literal meaning, but also has the deep meaning. Therefore, people who have di